Regional focus/area studies

How to pick a pediatrician

Article Abstract:

Suggestions are made on how to select the right pediatrician. Starting with recommendations from parents who are happy with their children's pediatrician, it is important to have an informational interview with any potential candidates to ascertain their approach to medicine and to children, and to find out about their office procedures and costs.

Sick days

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning William Kelley's dismissal from his position as head of the University of Pennsylvania's health system are discussed. He was held responsible for the scandal surrounding the gene therapy programme and for a $200 million deficit in 1999.